Stairway to Zeppelin
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Four seasoned Nashville musicians reincarnating the music of Led Zeppelin. Yes, we are a show. Yes, we have great sound and lighting. We are all about the MUSIC AND SHOW EXPERIENCE! We performed for thousands of fans in other bands through the years. Nashville was the perfect location to find each other and evolve into this mean machine ready to knock you outta your socks right up to Zeppelin Heaven.
Jonathan Johnson, lead singer, was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the bands Patchwork Medic, American Generals and This Is Human. His compositions and arrangements have appeared in short films and on many EPs and albums. Jonathan is a former U.S. Army bandsman who performed all over the world as a singer, guitarist and trumpet player for numerous audiences, festivals and dignitaries. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors in Music Performance and Composition; from Belmont University with a Masters in Commercial Composition and Arranging.
Paul O'Connor, lead guitars/vocals, performed on tour with Heart, REO Speedwagon, Pegasus, Johnny O, Richard Marx and Fee Waybill among others. Paul signed with Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, CA where some of rock's most iconic music - Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana - and can be seen in David Grohl's film Sound City. Paul has produced sessions with members of Autograph, Gary LeVox (Rascal Flats), Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Natalie Hemby and Kelly Coffey. His songwriting credits include Little River Band, Maiden Dixie, feature films and TV. Paul graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelors in Music and Theater.
Eric Swanson, bass/vocals is an award-winning film composer and conductor with his music appearing on Netflix, A&E, MTV, Discovery and more. His video game music credits include Metal Warriors and Skeleton Warriors. He has appeared on stage with members of Vanilla Fudge, Quiet Riot and King Cobra among others. Eric is a graduate of The Berklee School of Music and UCLA's Film Scoring and Audio Engineering Programs.
Jeff Seitz, drummer, sold his soul to Rock 'n' Roll in high school and then formed the New Jersey band, Godspeed performing Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin and Yes. After a decade he went on tour with legendary bluesman Long John Baldry. Later a short tour as drum tech for Police drummer Stewart Copeland turned into three decades of collaboration with Jeff producing and recording Stewart's film and television scores. Further collaborations include producing and performing in studio with Sting, Animal Logic and Law of Cycles. Jeff graduated from the Julliard School of Music and played with The Greenwich Philharmonic and New Jersey Symphony.
Jonathan Johnson, lead singer, was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the bands Patchwork Medic, American Generals and This Is Human. His compositions and arrangements have appeared in short films and on many EPs and albums. Jonathan is a former U.S. Army bandsman who performed all over the world as a singer, guitarist and trumpet player for numerous audiences, festivals and dignitaries. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors in Music Performance and Composition; from Belmont University with a Masters in Commercial Composition and Arranging.
Paul O'Connor, lead guitars/vocals, performed on tour with Heart, REO Speedwagon, Pegasus, Johnny O, Richard Marx and Fee Waybill among others. Paul signed with Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, CA where some of rock's most iconic music - Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana - and can be seen in David Grohl's film Sound City. Paul has produced sessions with members of Autograph, Gary LeVox (Rascal Flats), Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Natalie Hemby and Kelly Coffey. His songwriting credits include Little River Band, Maiden Dixie, feature films and TV. Paul graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelors in Music and Theater.
Eric Swanson, bass/vocals is an award-winning film composer and conductor with his music appearing on Netflix, A&E, MTV, Discovery and more. His video game music credits include Metal Warriors and Skeleton Warriors. He has appeared on stage with members of Vanilla Fudge, Quiet Riot and King Cobra among others. Eric is a graduate of The Berklee School of Music and UCLA's Film Scoring and Audio Engineering Programs.
Jeff Seitz, drummer, sold his soul to Rock 'n' Roll in high school and then formed the New Jersey band, Godspeed performing Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin and Yes. After a decade he went on tour with legendary bluesman Long John Baldry. Later a short tour as drum tech for Police drummer Stewart Copeland turned into three decades of collaboration with Jeff producing and recording Stewart's film and television scores. Further collaborations include producing and performing in studio with Sting, Animal Logic and Law of Cycles. Jeff graduated from the Julliard School of Music and played with The Greenwich Philharmonic and New Jersey Symphony.